Helen Benham

Cyclist & swimmer lives with husband & cat. “Some talk about it and some get on with it” Loves a challenge.

[gspca @GSPCA]

GSPCA Appeals for Weekend Staff and Volunteers Following One of the Busiest Summers on Record https://t.co/NnK1TwIEhz

[Helen Benham @hb1968]

@cyclingontnt Just wow 🤩 well deserved @mathieuvdpoel 💥💪#goat

[Cycling on TNT Sports @cyclingontnt]

💛 MATHIEU VAN DER POEL MAKES HISTORY IN PARIS 💛

This might just be the most dramatic and iconic of Van der Poel's glittering career 😲

[Helen Benham @hb1968]

Petition: Provide funding for a nationwide, nature-rich river corridor network. https://t.co/04eBADibXv

[Surfers Against Sewage @sascampaigns]

❗The outdated legislation around the bathing water designation system is in need of radical reform. Today's proposed changes to regulations from the government impact communities all around the UK who are applying for designation as a means to reclaim their wild waters from profiteering polluters.

A glaring omission in the new regulations is the monitoring of emerging pollutants, like PFAS, which are harmful to human health and the environment.

The reform of the regulations must set the course for all waterways that are used recreationally to be designated so that monitoring and transparency are high on the agenda. They must consider all types of water users, including kayakers, paddleboarders, swimmers, surfers and all those who enjoy being in and around blue spaces. 🏄🚣🏊 This is a must if we are to navigate our way out of the dirty waters of the sewage scandal.

This is our opportunity to speak up and protect our wild waters. We'll be mobilising the full weight of the #EndSewagePollution movement to respond to the government and ensure they deliver regulations that will clean up our rivers, lakes and seas for good.

Join us ✊ reply to the consultation ➡️ https://t.co/jDiQI2pomv

#ProtectingWildWaters

[Liverpool FC @LFC]

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[Helen Benham @hb1968]

Please act @Keir_Starmer 🙏

[Surfers Against Sewage @sascampaigns]

The fight to save Windemere is led by the epic campaigning of @MattStaniek and the Save Windermere crew. 🙌 Watch their new video on the explosive revelations about @unitedutilities. Let @Keir_Starmer hear our collective outrage - share and tag.

It's the same story for our lakes, rivers and seas. And we demand change, now. ✊ #EndSewagePollution

[Cycling on TNT Sports @cyclingontnt]

Devastating news from Sir Chris Hoy.

Our thoughts are with him and his family.

[Surfers Against Sewage @sascampaigns]

United Utilities have been illegally dumping sewage into Windermere for years, according to a new BBC investigation. Not only that, but they have been purposefully attempting to deceive us. We're pissed off. United Utilities insiders told the BBC:

"We would have been aware of the issue – it would have flagged up on flow and spill reports. I’m not surprised we haven’t reported it," one said.

"We work on a risk management basis and we’ll have judged the risk of the EA finding out and understanding the permit breach would be minimal as they are under-resourced and incompetent."

That makes this previous statement a load of 💩💩💩: "We’re committed to making the step change people want to see and to continue to build on the improvements and investment made so far in how we treat wastewater and reducing the number of times storm overflow pipes operate during times of heavy rainfall."

It's all smoke and mirrors. A game to them. But we, the public and other campaigners aren't fooled. And this is our message:

United Utilities, Windemere is NOT your sewer.✊ Share and tag in @unitedutilities if you agree.

#EndSewagePollution #CutTheCrap #SickOfSewage #SaveWindermere

[NBC Sports Cycling @NBCSCycling]

“We’re just fighting to stay in this beautiful race…and show the Tour de France the respect it deserves.”

Mark Cavendish on what the Tour de France has taught him about perseverance through the hard stages. #TDF2024

[Helen Benham @hb1968]

@AstanaQazTeam @LeTour @MarkCavendish Chapeau to an amazing team and an achieving Project35. Chapeau to you all 💪🙌

[Helen Benham @hb1968]

@daniellloyd1 @AdamBlythe89 @SportsOrla @mcewenrobbie @gcntweet @carltonkirby @SeanKellyCC Sorry to hear you will no longer be commentating. You will be sorely missed but good luck in the future.

[Liverpool FC @LFC]

❤️ #DankeJürgen ❤️

[Liverpool FC @LFC]

WE ARE THE CARABAO CUP WINNERS!!!!!!! 😍

[Liverpool FC @LFC]

Jürgen Klopp has announced his decision to step down as #LFC manager at the end of the season, having informed the club’s ownership of his wish to leave his position in the summer.

[Rachel Burden @rachelburden]

Here's the tidying mouse and it's possibly the sweetest thing you'll see today...

https://t.co/LprFOzWQ9u

[Helen Benham @hb1968]

@rachelburden @bbc5live Huge congratulations to you and @rickedwards1 love waking up to you both on @bbc5live 🙌

[Liverpool FC @LFC]

Our ALL-TIME leading @PremierLeague goalscorer.

What a player, @MoSalah 👑

[Helen Benham @hb1968]

Great service from Jess at Hedge End branch of @CotswoldOutdoor last week. #scarpa #lowa #outdoorfun